ECS Z170-CLAYMORE User Manual

Z170-CLAYMORE USER MANUAL

Preface

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

EN 55022

EN 61000-3-2

Disturbances in supply systems caused

EN 61000-3-3

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

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This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:

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Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

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The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the motherboard.

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Describes installation of motherboard components.

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Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

About the Manual

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes the AMD CrossfireTM Technology.

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Chapter 5 AMD CrossfireTM Technology

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Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions.............................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................7

Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................8

Installing Hardware..................................................................9

Installing the Processor.............................................................9

Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................11

Installing Memory Modules....................................................12

Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................14

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................22

Connecting Case Components.......................................................23

Front Panel Header.................................................................26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction...................................................................................1

Pakage Contents............................................................................1

Specifications................................................................................2

Motherboard Components..........................................................4

I/O Ports...............................................................................................6

Chapter 3 29

Using BIOS 29

About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................29

The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29

Entering the Setup Utility........................................................29

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30

Using BIOS.......................................................................................30

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31

Main Menu.............................................................................32

Advanced Menu......................................................................33

Chipset Menu..........................................................................44

M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu....................................51

Security Menu.........................................................................58

Boot Menu..............................................................................59

Exit Menu................................................................................60

Updating the BIOS...................................................................61

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Using the Motherboard Software 63

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10.......................................63

Running Setup.........................................................................63

Manual Installation..........................................................................65

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................65

Chapter 5 67

AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 67

Requirements...................................................................................67

Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards........................................67

The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box..................................69

To Enable CrossFireTM..............................................................69

Chapter 6 71

Trouble Shooting 71

Start up problems during assembly..............................................71

Start up problems after prolong use............................................72

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................72

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................73

POST Code Checkpoints 75

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Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Z170-CLAYMORE motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151 socket for Intel® Skylake processor.

This motherboard is based on Intel

®®

Z170 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 64 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR4 3200+(OC)/2133 MHz. High resolution graphics via five PCIe x16 Gen3 slots. It supports 3-way AMD CrossfireXTM technology that allows you to install Multi graphic cards with identical GPU running at PCIe Gen3 speed.

It integrates USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at rear panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and six USB 3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) and two USB 3.1 ports at the rear panel. The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to Front Panel USB 2.0 headers of chapter 2 for more details.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors, one HDMI port, one Display port, two USB 3.1 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one RJ45 LAN connector and 8-ch audio jacks.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 6Gb/s connectors and one SATA express connector for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

Z170-CLAYMORE Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD I/O Shield 4 SATA 6Gb/s cable

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The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as standard.

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CPU

Specifications

• Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture

• 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets support up to 64 GB

• Supports DDR4 3200+(OC)/2133 MHz SDRAM

Memory

• Supported by Intel® Z170 Express Chipset

- 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices

- 1 x Serial ATA Express device

Expansion Slots

Storage

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x Display port

• 2 x USB 3.1 ports

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x 8-ch Audio jacks

Rear Panel I/O

LAN

• Realtek 8118AS

• Realtek ALC1150 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

•

LGA1151 socket for

Intel® Skylake processor

• Supports max CPU TDP 95W and MB TDP designs up to 240W

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.

AMDCrossFireX

Technology

• Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology

• 5 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots

• 1 x M.2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 SSD card

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector

• 2 x 4-pin CPUFAN connectors

• 3 x 4-pin SYSFAN connectors

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports (the gray USB 2.0 header supports EZ charger)

• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x SATA Express connector

• 1 x Debug POST LEDs

• 1 x Reset switch

• 1 x Power on switch

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x CLR_CMOS jumper

• Intel® Z170 ChipsetChipset

• Asmedia ASM1061

Extra Chipset

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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD(S4), Hardware Monitor

• Supports ACPI & DMI

• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

• Supports Over-Clocking

• Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)

• Add the function of copying BIOS parameters to USB flash drive

System BIOS

• ATX Size, 305mm x 244mmForm Factor

• ECS Exclusive AP: Supports eBLU*1/eDLU/eSF*1/EZ Charger*

• 3rd Party Bundled software: Intel XTU*2/Norton Anti Virus*2/

Muzee*2/Cyberlink Media Suite*2/Muzee*

AP/Bundled Software Support

Note:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

*2Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Intel XTU/Norton Anti

Virus/Cyberlink Media Suite/Muzee

• 1 x Buzzer header

• 1 x SPDIF out header

• 1 x Trusted platform module header (TPM)

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

LGA1151 socket for Intel

Skylake processor

2. CPUFAN1 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DIMM1~4 288-pin DDR4 Module slots

4. CPUFAN2 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

5. SYSFAN3 4-pin system cooling fan connector

6. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

7. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header

8. M.2 slot M.2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 SSD card

9. SATA3_1~4 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors

10. SATAE Serial ATA express connector

11. POSTH/POSTL Debug POST LEDs

12. RESET Reset switch

13. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

14. POWER Power on switch

15. CASE CASE open header

16. FUSBEZC Front panel USB 2.0 header (supports EZ Charger)

17. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

18. FUSB Front panel USB 2.0 header

19. SYSFAN2 4-pin system cooling fan connector

20. BZ Buzzer header

21. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

22. TPM Trusted platform module header

23. PCIEX16_3~5 PCI Express Gen3 x16 slots for graphics interface

24. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

25. PCIEX16_1~2 PCI Express Gen3 x16 slots for graphics interface

26. SYSFAN1 4-pin system cooling fan connector

27. ATX_12V 8-pin +12V power connector

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I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse (green)

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 Mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard (purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 Keyboard.

3. DP Port

Connect your monitor to the DP port.

4. HDMI Port

You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.

5. USB 3.1 Ports

Use the USB 3.1 ports to connect USB 3.1 devices.

6. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

7. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

8. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

9. Audio ports

Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The D port is for stereo line-in signal, while the F port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports 8-channel audio devices that correspond to the A, B, C and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C and E provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No dat a Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in

B: Back Surround E: Front Out

C: Side Surround F: Mic

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

When installing 24-pin ATX power cable, please note the overhead space because of the chassis design of the Motherboard, avoiding to damage the motherboard with excessive power.

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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

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2-4. Installing Hardware

2-4-1. Installing the Processor

• This motherboard has an LGA1151 socket.

• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab.

B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.

C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.

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D. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then the cover will flick automatically.

Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.

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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.

B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.

C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler

• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

• DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.

• Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 288-pin DDR4 3200+(OC)/2133 MHz.

• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity is 64 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the

DIMM.

A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

The four DDR4 memory sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 and DIMM4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM4

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Recommend memory configuration

Model

Sockets

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~

1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated

2 DIMMs ~ Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMMs Populated Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMMs ~ Populated Populated Populated

4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated

Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration.

1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give priority to the DIMMs (DIMM1/DIMM3) when installing DIMMs.

2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16_1~5 Slots

The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

The M2_2280M slot is M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 SSD card installing. It will provide high transfer performance than original SATA interface.

M2_2280M Slot

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Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot

you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:

Please refer the following steps to install the M.2 SSD card:

1 Demount the screw not used according to the length of your M.2 SSD card.

2 Insert the M.2 SSD card into NGFF slot in the fool-proof way.

3 Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M.2 SSD

card is installed in place.

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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

No. Components No. Components

1 USB3F 5 FUSB/FUSBEZC

2 SATA3_1~4 6 SPDIFO

3 SATAE 7 TPM

4 CASE 8 F_AUDIO

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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

1. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 Header

SATA3_1~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

2. SATA3_1~4: Serial ATA Connectors

The gray SATA3_6 connector will become unavailable when eSATA connector is used.

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4. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

3. SATAE: Serial ATA Express Connector

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FUSBEZC supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

5. FUSB/FUSBEZC: Front Panel USB 2.0 Header

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

6. SPDIFO: SPDIF Out Header

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The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.

8. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.

7. TPM: Trusted Platform Module Header

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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .

* For reference only

If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Disabled Front Panel Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect ” .

* For reference only

AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.

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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other

end to the power supply.

* For reference only

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

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No. Components No. Components

1 CPUFAN1~2 5 SYSFAN2

2 SYSFAN3 6 BZ

3 ATX_POWER 7 SYSFAN1

4F_PANEL8 ATX_12V

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

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1 & 2 & 5 & 7: CPUFAN1~2 (CPU Cooling FAN Connectors) & SYSFAN1~3 (System Cooling FAN Connectors)

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

3 & 8: ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) ATX_12V (8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

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The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

Connecting 8-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

4. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

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6. BZ: Buzzer Header

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

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The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

 Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu



Enter Select

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon .

F4 Save & Exit

1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.

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Main Menu

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time.

Choose the system default language

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BIOS Information System Language English

System Date Tue 07/14/2015

System Time 00:00:25

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults?

Yes No

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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration

SATA Configuration

USB Configuration Trusted Computing

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Controller

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

F9: Capture Screen

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PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

 Smart Fan Function

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SmartFan Select

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Smart Fan Select CPU Fan 1

Smart Fan Mode Normal

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) 70 DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77

CPU T emperature (DTS) : 6 9 System T emperature : 42OC CPU Fan 1 Speed : 1662 RPM CPU Fan 2 Speed : 0 RPM System Fan 1 Speed : 0 RPM System Fan 2 Speed : 0 RPM System Fan 3 Speed : 0 RPM Core Voltage : 1.298V DIMM Voltage : 1.188V +12V : 12.012V +5V : 5.082V VCCSA Voltage : 1.023V VCCIO Voltage : 0.935V DDR VPP Voltage : 2.497V

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 10 0

Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan 1)

This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M/B. ex. CPU Fan1, CPU Fan 2, System Fan 1.

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

Smart Fan start PWM value (180)

Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) (70)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT (3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

Smart Fan Slope PWM value (10)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the fan full speed offset value.

Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) (77)

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

• CPU Temperature (DTS)

• System Temperature

•

CPU Fan 1 Speed

• CPU Fan 2 Speed

• System Fan 1 Speed

• System Fan 2 Speed

• System Fan 3 Speed

• Core Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• +12V

• +5V

• VCCSA Voltage

• VCCIO Voltage

• DDR VPP Voltage

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed...etc.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100)

This item is used to set the value from the factory TCC activation temperature.

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Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Resume By PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI/PCI-E Modem or PCI/PCI-E LAN c

ard. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this

feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI/PCI-E card.

Resume By USB (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

About Resume by PCI/PCI-E/LAN/Ext . USB3.1 PME

Power Management Setup

Resume By PME Disabled

Resume By USB Disabled Resume By PS2 KB Disabled Resume By PS2 MS Disabled Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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ACPI Settings

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your comput

er.

EM64T (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EM64T.

Processor Speed (3600MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (506E3)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (23)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows the computer not supports Intel HT Technology.

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Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz

EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3600 MHz Processor Stepping 506E3 Microcode Revision 2 3 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization T echnology Enabled Package C State limit AUTO Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enables this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT

4.0.

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)

This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.

Package C State limit (AUTO)

Use this item to set the package C state limit.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running.

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SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)

Use this it

em to select SATA mode.

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

SAT A Configuration

SAT A Mode AHCI

SAT A Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SAT A Disabled

SAT A Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SAT A Disabled

SAT A Port3 Not Present

SAT A Port4 Not Present

M.2 Not Present

SATA Port 1~4/M.2 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four SATA channels and one M.2 slot, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Spin Up Device (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device.

External SATA (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

USB Support Parameters

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.

Trusted Computing

Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

TPM Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset

of platform is required.

Configuration

TPM Support Enabled

Device Select Auto

Current Status Information No Security Device Found

Device Select (Auto)

TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices, TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices, Auto will support both with default set to TPM 2.0 devices if not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Chipset Menu

DVMT Memory (256M)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.



System Agent Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

System Agent (SA) Parameters.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration ME Configuration

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto

IGD Memory 64M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

Multi-Monitor technology

Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors: one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7/8/8.1.

Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.

It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity.

Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)

Intel Integrated Graphics

PCI-Express Graphics

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Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.

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Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto

IGD Memory 64M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display “Multi-Monitor technology”.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

3. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

Extend desktop to this display

Disconnect this display

Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7/8/8.1.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

1. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

This is currently your main display.

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.

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Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

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PCH Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

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Select AC Power state when Power is re-applied after a power failure.

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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 ME Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

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Enable/Disable ME Firmware

TPM Device Selection (dTPM 1.2)

Use this item to select TPM device: PTT or dTPM. PTT-Enables PTT in SkuMgr. dTPM

1.2-Disables PTT in SkuMgr Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Management Engine T echnology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

TPM Device Selection dTPM 1.2 ME FW Version 1 1.0.0.1 158

ME FW Version (11.0.0.1158)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu

 CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU OverClocking Configuration

M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X)

CPU OverClocking Configuration

Memory Configuration Over Voltage Configuration

Profile Configuration Spread Spectrum Disabled Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz

Processor Speed 3600 MHz Memory Frequency 2400 MHz T otal Memory 4096 MB

EIST (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

EIST Enabled

Turbo Boost Enabled Power Limit 1 Override Enabled Power Limit 1 V alue Maximum Power Limit 1 Window 8 Power Limit 2 Override Enabled Power Limit 2 V alue Maximum Power Limit 3 Settings Power Limit 4 Settings Performance Mode Boost TDP Lock Disabled

CPU Ratio 35 Core 1 Ratio Limit 39 Core 2 Ratio Limit 38 Core 3 Ratio Limit 37 Core 4 Ratio Limit 36

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Power Limit 1/2 Value (Maximum)

Use these items to control the limit of the TDP. These are for Turbo mode.

Power Limit 1/2 Override (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the Power Limit 1/2 Override. If these options are disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1/2.

Power Limit 1 Window (8)

Power limit 1 Time Window value in seconds. The value may vary from 0 to 128. If the value is 0, default values will be programmed (28 sec for Mobile and 1 sec for Desktop). Indicates the time window over which TDP value should be maintained.

Power Limit 3/4 Settings

Use these items to enable or disable the limit 3/4 override. If these options are disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 3/4 and power limit 3/4 time window.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

Turbo Boost (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable turbo boost.

Peformance Mode (Boost)

Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.

TDP Lock (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the Package TDP lock.

CPU Ratio (35)

This item allows you to control non turbo CPU ratio.

Core 1 /2 /3 /4 Ratio Limit (39/38/37/36)

These items show the Core Ratio Limit Value.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Memory Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

The selection of Memory Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Memory Information

Memory Profiles Automatic

Memory Frequency 2400 Timing Default Current Target

Command Rate 0 2 2 tCL 16 16 16 tRCD 16 16 16 tRP 16 16 16 tRCD/tRP 16 16 16 tRAS 39 39 39 tRFC1 313 313 313 tRFC2 193 193 193 tRFC4 133 133 133 tWR 18 18 18 tWTR_L 9 9 9 tWTR_S 3 3 3 tRRD_L 6 6 6 tRRD_S 4 4 4 tRTP 9 9 9 tFAW 28 28 28 tCWL 16 16 16

tCKE 0 6 0 tRDRD_dr 0 6 0 tRDRD_dd 0 7 0 tWRWR_dr 0 7 0 tWRWR_dd 0 7 0 tWRRD_dr 0 7 0 tWRRD_dd 0 7 0 tRDWR_dr 0 9 0 tRDWR_dd 0 10 0

Memory Profiles (Automatic)

This item enables you to set the memory profiles. The selection of memory profiles

impacts memory sizing behavior.

Memory Frequency (2400)

This item shows the memory frequency.

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Over Voltage Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU Voltage 1.298 V Auto

GT Voltage Auto SA Voltage 1.023 V Auto VCCIO Voltage 0.935 V Auto DIMM Voltage 1.500 V Auto VPP Voltage 2.497 V Auto

Core Core Voltage Mode Adaptive Core Extra Turbo Voltage 0 Core Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix +

Ring Ring Max OC Ratio 0 Ring Voltage Mode Adaptive Ring Extra Turbo Voltage 0 Ring Voltage Offset 0 Offset Preflx +

GT Slice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency 0 GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix +

GT Unslice Domain GT OverClocking Frequency 0 GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix +

Uncore Uncore Voltage Offset 0

Offset Prefix +

CPU Voltage 1.298 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the CPU voltage.

SA Voltage 1.023 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the SA voltage.

VCCIO Voltage 0.935 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the VCCIO voltage.

GT Voltage (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the GT voltage.

DIMM Voltage 1.188 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage.

VPP Voltage 2.497 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the VPP voltage.

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Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive)

This item allows you to set the Core/Ring/GT voltage mode.

Core/Ring/GT Voltage Offset (0)

This item allows you to adjust the Core/Ring/GT voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV.

Offset Prefix (+)

This item allows you to select the offset value as positive (+) or negative (-).

Ring Max OC Ratio (0)

This item allows you to set the Ring max OC ratio.

GT OverClocking Frequency (0)

This item allows you to adjust the GT OverClocking frequency.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

Core/Ring/GT Extra Turbo Voltage (0)

This item allows you to adjust the Core/Ring/GT extra turbo voltage.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Restore last setting (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable to restore the last setting.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.



Profile Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Select Profile to configure

Profile Configuration

Empty Profile

Save Profile

Restore last setting Disabled

Save Profile

Use this item to save BIOS setup data to profile.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Processor Speed (3600 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (2400 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory (4096 MB)

This item shows the total memory.

Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the c

omputer.

2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.

3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.

4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.

Security Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Set Administrator Password

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Not Active

Secure Boot Disabled

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

Secure Boot (Disabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

Secure Boot state (Not Active)

This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Operation System Select (Windows 7 or other OS)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Fast Boot (Disabled)

This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.

Boot Mode Select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Boot Option #1 /

2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8

These items show the boot priorities.

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS.

Windows 8: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module(CSM).

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Boot Configuration

Operation System select Windows 7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled Bootup NumLock State On

Quiet Boot Enabled Update System BIOS Disabled Boot Mode Select LEGACY

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Boot Option #2 CD/DVD Boot Option #3 USB Hard Disk Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD Boot Option #5 USB Key Boot Option #6 USB Floppy Boot Option #7 USB Lan Boot Option #8 Network

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Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Save Options

This item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Exit Menu

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit

t the system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Go back to EZ Mode

Back to EZ Mode

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Boot Override

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in

Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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Using the Motherboard Software

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 7/8.1/10. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:

Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “ Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

Information:

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look

for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

Manual Installation

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating s

ystem subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC)

for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

Windows 7/8.1/10 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

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eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eSF

eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature.

It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support

This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX

Technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

Requirements

1 Two identical CrossFireXTM ready graphic cards are needed for the setup

of 2-way CrossFireXTM configuration. 2 You would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable. 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX

technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website

(www.amd.com). 4 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the mini-

mum power required by your system.

Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards

1. Insert the CrossFireX

graphics cards into the PCIEX16_1~5 slots. Make sure that

the card is properly seated on the slot.

* For reference only

A. For 2-way configuration, install two graphic cards on PCIE16X and connect them with the CrossFire

Bridge.

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* For reference only

3. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.

2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot.

Monitor Cable

B. For 3-way configuration, two CrossFireTM Bridges are needed to connect the three graphic cards.

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The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box

To enable CrossFireXTM:

• Install AMD graphic card driver.

• Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box.

• check the “Enable CrossFireXTM” item.

• Click Apply button.

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Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned “ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

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Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Maintenance and care tips

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component.

Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

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POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of

checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS :

Checkpoint Description

01-0F SEC Status Codes & Errors 10-2F PEI exe cution up to and including memory detection 30-4F PEI execution after memory detection

50-5F PEI errors 60-CF DXE execution up to BDS D0-DF DXE errors E0-E8 S3 Resume (PEI) E9-EF S3 Resume errors (PEI)

F0-F8 Recovery (PEI)

F9-FF Recovery errors (PEI)

0 Not used 1 Power on. Reset ty p e detectio n (soft/hard). 2 AP initialization before microcode loading 3 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading 4 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading 5 OEM initialization before microcode loading 6 Microcode loading 7 AP initialization after microcode loading 8 North Bridge initialization after microcode loading 9 South Bridge initialization after microcode loading A OEM initialization after microcode loading B Cache initialization

C-D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

E Microcode not found

F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started 16 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 17 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 18 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started 1A Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 1B Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

1C Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

1D-2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes

2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading

2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection 2D Memory ini tialization. Programmi ng me mory timi ng informatio n

2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory 2F Memory initialization (other). 30 Reserv ed for ASL (see ASL Status C ode s secti on below) 31 Memory Inst a lled 32 CPU post-memory initialization is started 33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization 34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization

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35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection 36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 37 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started 38 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 39 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 3A Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) 3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started 3C Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 3D Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific) 3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

3F-4E OEM post memory initialization codes

4F DXE IPL is started 50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed 52 Memory initialization error . Invalid memory siz e or memory modules do no t match. 53 Memory initializ ation error. No usable memory detected 54 Unspecified memory initialization error. 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible C PU cache er r or 59 C PU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is faile d 5A Internal CPU error 5B r eset PP I is not available

5C-5F Reserved f or future AMI error codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repo st E3 OS S3 wake v ector call

E4-E7 Reserv ed for future AMI progress codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E8 S3 Resume Failed in PEI E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC -EF Reserve d for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery c ondition triggered by firmware (Auto re covery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) F2 Recovery proc ess started F3 Recovery firmware image is found F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded

F5-F7 Rese rved for future AMI progress co des

F8 Recov ery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule

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FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes

1 Memory not Inst alled 1 Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) 2 Recovery started 3 DXEIPL wa s not found 3 DXE Core Firmw are Volume was not found 7 Reset PPI is no t available 4 Recovery failed

4 S3 Resume failed 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services 63 CPU DXE initialization is started 64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started 6A North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started 6B North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6C North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 6D North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6E North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 6F North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific) 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started 72 South Bridge devices initialization 73 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) 74 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) 75 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) 76 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) 77 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization

7A-7F Reserved fo r future AMI DXE codes 80-8F OEM DXE initialization codes

90 Boot Device Se lection (BDS) phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot P lug Controller Initializ a tion 94 PCI Bus E numera tion 95 PCI B us Re quest Resources 96 PCI Bus Assig n Resources 97 Cons ole Output devices connect 98 C onso le input devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization 9A USB initialization is started 9B US B Reset

9C USB Dete ct 9D USB Enable

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9E-9F Re served for f uture AMI co des

A0 IDE initializ ation is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initiali zation is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Veri fying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserve d for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AB Setup Input Wai t AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AD Ready To Boo t event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtua l A ddress MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Opti on ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PC I bus hot plug B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7 Confi guration Reset (reset of NVRAM se tti ngs) B8-BF Reserved for f uture AMI co des C0-CF OEM BDS initialization codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 North Br idge initialization error

D2 South Bridge initialization error

D3 Some of the Architectural Pro t ocols are not available

D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No Console Input Devices are found

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage re turned error)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

4 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available 5 No C onso le Output Devices are found 5 No Console Input Devices are fo und 1 Invalid password 6 Flash update is failed 7 Reset protocol is not available

8 Platform PCI resource requirements canno t be met 01 System is entering S1 sleep state 02 System is entering S2 sleep state 03 System is entering S3 sleep state 04 System is entering S4 sleep state

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